Settings for Settings for "Generic Host Process for Win32 Services"

I have asked before how to treat &quot;Generic Host Process for Win32 Services&quot;.
I have the settings:
Yes Yes Yes No No
that is: Ok for &quot;Access to Internet&quot;, also &quot;Trusted to Internet&quot;, &quot;Trusted to Server&quot;, but NOT &quot;Server to Internet&quot; and NOT &quot;Send Mail&quot;.
But why does this program keep on asking for these things? Shouldn't ZoneAlarm remember my settings?What happens is, that my computer &quot;freezes&quot; when it is unattended and nobody notices the alarm. I then have to make a hard reboot and, when the computer is again running, wait for &quot;Generic Host Process for Win32 Services&quot; to ask permission to access the internet.I have been checking the settings and there are NO questionmarks for this program. It is quite annoying.
Can I safely leave ZA in &quot;learning mode&quot; ?
It seems to me, that will give fewer problems.
Hope somebody out there can help me.
Greetings jyste

hi!usually the non-remembering of the setting is symptom of ZA corruption of settings.To repair this problem, please follow the steps below. Please note that this will remove your program permission settings (so you may want to make
note of them), but re-establishing them is a simple process.1.) Hold down the Ctrl and Shift keys together
2.) Right click on the ZA icon near your clock
3.) Choose 'Reset' from the box that comes up
4.) Choose Yes on the Reset Settings dialog box
5.) When prompted, choose OK to restart your system
6.) Follow the on screen configuration prompts after rebootCheers,Fax

I certainly do not hope, that my computer is infected by malware. I am very careful.I have noticed that it takes very long to shut down Windows unless I first close down ZoneAlarm (since I got version 8.0), so that's what I usually do first. But sometimes I forget, and then I suppose that something &quot;times out&quot; and maybe is not shut down properly.
I run something called &quot;Anonymizer Anti-Spyware&quot; and also &quot;PestPatrol&quot;. Should I discontinue that? It seems not to be updatable any longer. Both programs were recommended and sold via my conscription to ZoneAlarm,so that I thought that they would be compatible.
Yesterday I did as recommended and reset ZoneAlarm settings. Just before closing down I checked the settings for &quot;Generic Host Process for Win32 Services&quot;. They were as follows:SmartDefence

TrustLevel

Access

Server

SendMailSystem

3 bars

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

?

Then today after starting my computer (before connecting Internet) I checked again, and the settings now were:SmartDefence

Hi again
I just checked again and while I was writing the above message the settings changed to:SmartDefence

TrustLevel

Access

Server

SendMailAuto

3 bars

Yes

Yes

Yes

?

No
Is this a normal thing to happen?
I have never before payed very much attention to these settings. But it is annoying that it it causes the computer to &quot;freeze&quot;.(Then of course I have to make a forced shutsown !!)
Greetings, jyste

Hi!I can't see any AUTO in my ZA under the SVCHOST.exe... something wrong with your system.Are you restoring any ZA backup of the settings?Probably the best is to perform a complete clean-up of the system.Are you on SP3? If not please update up to the last patch.Remove the two software you have mentioned. They are obsolete.Its important you check your system for malware (see point 27)Its important you clean your system and registry (see point 29)Then remove ZA from add/remove programs:01.) Restart your computer
02.) When you see the screen go black and it starts booting back up keep
tapping the "F8" key (at the top of your keyboard)
03.) This should bring up a menu. Choose Safe Mode off the menu by
using the arrow keys on the keyboard to highlight Safe Mode and press
Enter
04.) If you get a message asking to go to Safe Mode, choose Yes. If you
get a help and support window, close this.
05.) Once you are at the desktop, Click Start, My Computer
06.) Click Tools, Folder Options, View Tab
07.) Place a dot next to "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
08.) Remove the check from "Hide Protected Operating System Files
(Recommended)"
09.) Choose Yes to the warning
10.) Click OK
11.) Double click C:

Note: In the future steps if you do not see any files or folders, please click
the "Show Files" link to view them.

*Important Advisory: Deleting registry entries incorrectly may cause
serious problems to your operating system, which may necessitate the
need to reinstall it. Please make sure you are able to perform these
deletions correctly before you decide to edit the entries. If you are not
sure, you should seek help from someone who is familiar with editing the
registry.

For information about how to edit the registry in Windows, from your
desktop, click Start &gt;&gt; Run &gt;&gt; and type regedit. Click on Help &gt;&gt; Help
Topics. Under the Contents tab, click Change Keys and Values (this may
be found under the How to... section).

Also, you should always make a backup of the registry before editing it.
You can find this in the same section of the Help files.

25.) Close this window, then empty your recycle bin.
26.) Restart the computer.
27.) Check the system for malware. Check with MBAM and SuperAntispyware. See links here:http://forum.zonelabs.org/zonelabs/b...essage.id=378728.) ZA does not play nice with many other security tools. They may block its correct functioning including updates. For example, spyware doctor, spysweeper, trojan hunter, win patrol, PCtools Threat Fire, Mcafee, Norton, Symantec, Adaware, SpybotS&amp;D, AVG, NOD, and manyothers. If you want to troubleshoot issues with ZA please remove these tools (not enough to disable) and install back (if you really need) only after you see your ZASS is working as it should.29.) Clean your system and registry with ccleaner.comhttp://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds/downloadbinslim30.) Re-download the ZA installerwww.zonealarm.com/zasuitedownload/ 31.) Install with default settings do NOT alter them. After re-boot go to ZA antivirus/antispyware and 'Update Now' and do not restore any previous ZA settings.Cheers,Fax

I will try doing everything tomorrow (it is my bedtime now!)I am NOT very happy about editing in Registry Files. Is all this really necessary or could I just re-install ZoneAlarm?
One more question:In point 27 and forward I have to connect to the Internet. Is that safe when ZoneAlarm is removed?Can I do download anything BEFORE removing ZA so that I can work only offline when I have no Firewall?
Greetings, jyste

<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>jyste wrote:
I am NOT very happy about editing in Registry Files.
<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>If you feel not confortable then just skip the point related to the registry and continue with the rest.
<BLOCKQUOTE><HR>jyste wrote:
In point 27 and forward I have to connect to the Internet. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Turn ON windows firewall.ZA will turn OFF windows firewall at install.Cheers,Fax

Just an extra suggestion for your peace of mind.
Go to: www.drweb.comdownload Dr Web Cure-it.install it and run it.
if you have any malware on your system it will fimd it and allow you to remove it.it is the best such progrom i have ever used.
Later.Jer